Did you think that you had to travel very far away to see large wild animals? Well, you don't: you just have to fly to Asturias to see the amazing Cantabrian brown bear in action.

Petra, Amman, Jerash, castles, Roman ruins, the Dead Sea, souks, narrow streets, deserts... Jordan has so much to offer and you can discover it all on a short trip, as everything is close by and transport links are good.

The most adventurous travellers who dare to explore the seas will be able to see whales, dolphins and other cetaceans calmly swimming around, just off the coast of Tenerife.

Do your little ones dream of meeting Father Christmas? Head to Rovaniemi, Father Christmas' home town, with your family. You will also be amazed about just how many things there are to see and do in Lapland (Finland)!